Thread dedicated to the discussion of games from the Fire Emblem franchise. The often asked question: "I'm new to the series. Where should I start?" for modern FE experience is Three Houses (Switch - 2019) or Engage (Switch - 2023), and for semi old school FE experience is Awakening (3DS - 2012) or Fates (3DS - 2015) or Echoes (3DS - 2017). Emulation guide Always ensure your GPU drivers are up-to-date and read https://rentry.org/7368i/ and use https://www.base64decode.org/ to decode base64. Games >Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light >Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) - 1990, Nintendo Switch - 2020-2021 Set on the fictional continent of Archanea. The story follows the tale of Marth, prince of the kingdom of Altea, who is sent on a quest to reclaim his throne after being forced into exile by the evil sorcerer Gharnef and his dark master Medeus, the titular Shadow Dragon. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Shadow_Dragon_and_the_Blade_of_Light https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Shadow_Dragon_%26_the_Blade_of_Light >Fire Emblem Gaiden >Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) - 1992 Recommend to play only out of curiosity or if you're a purist, play the Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (FE15) remake instead. The story follows Alm and Celica in Valentia. Each character controls an army and navigates an overworld and can visit towns, where they may recruit new allies or trade. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Gaiden https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Gaiden >Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem >Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - 1994 Follows the story of Marth and his army across story-driven missions on the continent of Archanea... again. Has a new dismounting mechanic and promotions for Knights/Hunters. Consists of two Books: Book 1, a remake of FE1, using FE3's mechanics, and Book 2, a sequel to FE1, called "Mystery of the Emblem." The Book 2 has a remake called New Mystery of the Emblem (FE12). https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Mystery_of_the_Emblem https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Mystery_of_the_Emblem >Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War >Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) - 1996 The story takes place on the continent of Jugdral and follow Sigurd and Seliph. The continent is split between eight countries founded by the Twelve Crusaders, an ancient group of soldiers who ended the rule of the ancient dragon Loptous with divine aid. In the present, a cult working to revive Loptous stirs up war among the countries. Includes Myrmidons, skills, matchmaking and substitute characters. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Genealogy_of_the_Holy_War https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Genealogy_of_the_Holy_War >BS Fire Emblem: Archanean War Chronicles >Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Satellaview - 1997 Recommend to play only out of curiosity or if you're a purist, play the Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (FE15) remake instead. Depending on who you ask, it's either Archanean War Chronicles or Akaneian War Chronicles. Consists of four standalone chapters set before the events of Shadow Dragon (FE1/FE11). The chapter were release in an episodic format and distributed through Satellaview peripheral service for SNES. The main objective is to earn as many points as possible while completing the map within the given time limit. The BGMs were also broadcasted through this service. Therefore, the chapters contain no BGMs, only sound effects. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Archanea_Saga https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Archanea_Saga >Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 >Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) / Satellaview - 1999 Set in the generational gap within Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. The story takes place on the continent of Jugdral. The story follows main Leif as he rallies a private army in an attempt to defeat the ruling Grannvale Empire and restore his lost kingdom of Thracia. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Thracia_776 https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Thracia_776 >Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade >Game Boy Advance (GBA) - 2002 Set on the continent of Elibe, the continent that was once devastated by a war between humanity and dragons. The story follows Roy, the son of Marquess Eliwood of Pherae. The events of the story take place 20 years after the events of FE7. Includes affinities and different endings based on Gaidens and legendary weapon usage. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Binding_Blade https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Binding_Blade

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>Fire Emblem / Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade >Game Boy Advance (GBA) - 2003 The story follows Lyn, Eliwood and Hector on the continent of Elibe. The events of the story take place 20 years before the events of FE6. Includes weather and terrain effects. The game is known as Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken (Translation: Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade or Fire Emblem: The Sword of Flame) in Japan, Fire Emblem was the original title in the west until it was officially rebranded to its full name with the release of Fire Emblem Heroes. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Blazing_Blade https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Blazing_Blade >Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones >Game Boy Advance (GBA) - 2004 Set on the continent of Magvel. The story focuses on royal twins Princess Eirika and Prince Ephraim. The twins investigate why a longtime ally has chosen to invade their nation's borders and the sudden appearance of monsters all over Magvel. Includes branching promotions, the Tower of Valni and a split routes. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Sacred_Stones https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_The_Sacred_Stones >Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance >Nintendo GameCube (GameCube) - 2005 Set on the fictional continent of Tellius. The continent is divided into seven nations that are either governed by beorc - humans, or laguz - a race of shape-shifters capable of taking on the forms of animals. The story follows Ike, the son of Greil. Includes Bonus Experience (BEXP), Biorhythm and the Laguz. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Path_of_Radiance https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Path_of_Radiance >Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn >Nintendo Wii (Wii) - 2007 Set in the war-torn nation of Daein. The story follows Micaiah and her allies, the Dawn Brigade, rebelling against the oppressive Begnion Occupational Army. The story is divided into four parts, and changes perspective between different factions within the continent of Tellius. The events of the story take place three years after the events of FE9. Includes transfer bonuses (from a completed save of FE9) and height mechanics. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Radiant_Dawn https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Radiant_Dawn >Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon >Nintendo DS (DS) - 2008 Remake of Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (FE1). The story is nearly exactly the same as FE1. The story follows Marth, prince of the kingdom of Altea, trying to reclaim his throne. Adds prologue about Marth fleeing Altea (4 chapters). Includes reclassing and gaiden chapters only accessible by killing off existing units. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Shadow_Dragon https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_Shadow_Dragon >Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem >Nintendo DS (DS) - 2010 Remake of Mystery of the Emblem (FE3) that contains remake of BS Fire Emblem Archanean War Chronicles. Set on the continent of Archanea. The story is split into two Books: Book 1 - a retelling of the events of FE1, Book 2 - takes place two years after Book 1 and is a sequel to Marth's story of FE1/Book 1. Adds the first playable avatar/My Unit with an eight chapter prologue centered around the 7th Platoon. Includes three DLC bonus chapters and a remake of BS FE Archanea Saga. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_New_Mystery_of_the_Emblem https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem:_New_Mystery_of_the_Emblem:_Heroes_of_Light_and_Shadow >Fire Emblem Awakening >Nintendo 3DS (3DS) - 2012 Remake of Mystery of the Emblem (FE3). Set on the continents of Ylisse and Valm. The story follows Prince Chrom of the Halidom of Ylisse and his companions as they struggle during a turbulent era. The player takes role of Robin, an avatar/My Unit. The events of the story occur 2,000 years after the events of FE1/FE11. Includes Pair Up and the story contains many time travel elements. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Awakening https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Awakening >Fire Emblem Fates >Nintendo 3DS (3DS) - 2015 Set on a new, unnamed continent split between two great nations which have long been in conflict with each other: Hoshido - a peace-loving eastern nation themed after medieval Japan, and Nohr - a barren, glory-seeking western nation. The player takes role of Corrin, an avatar/My Unit. The game is split into three paths: Birthright - Hoshido path, Conquest - Nohr path, Revelation - Neutral path. Includes revamped Pair Up mechanics. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Fates https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Fates >Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE >Nintendo Wii U (Wii U) - 2015 Set in modern-day Tokyo. The story follows the members of a talent agency during their conflicts with hostile beings from another world called Mirages. Mirages are based on characters from Shadow Dragon (FE1/FE11) and Awakening. Do not consider this an FE title. This is a spin-off with some FE lore and characters. Only play this if you're a fan of Persona or Shin Megami Tensei games, you're starving for more FE and its characters like Tiki, or you like anime. >Fire Emblem Heroes >Google Android - 2017, Apple iOS - 2017 It’s a hodgepodge of characters from all FE games plus a few original characters. There’s an avatar/My Unit, but their only purpose is to perform summons. There is a lot of debate on the canonicity of the game. To make it simple, consider Heroes to be canon within the Heroes universe for now. Feel free to skip this game, if you're not into mobile gaming. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Heroes https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Heroes >Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia >Nintendo 3DS (3DS) - 2017 Remake of Gaiden (FE2). The story is nearly exactly the same as FE2. The story follows Alm and Celica fighting in a war that has consumed the nations of Rigel and Zofia on the continent of Valentia. Adds a post-game story about traveling to Archanea and traversing the Thabes Labyrinth (Awakening-related). Includes weapon skills, voice acting for everything and Mila's Turnwheel. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Echoes:_Shadows_of_Valentia https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Echoes:_Shadows_of_Valentia >Fire Emblem Warriors >Nintendo 3DS (3DS) - 2017, Nintendo Switch (Switch) - 2017 A hack-and-slash title with Fire Emblem characters from several titles, mostly from Awakening and Fates. The story focuses on the two Kingdoms of Aytolis and Gristonne, and twins Lianna and Rowan. The twins join up with other FE characters to stop revival of Chaos Dragon Velezark. The 3DS and Switch versions differ mainly in the graphics, the maximum amount of enemies on the screen, and other small details. https://fireemblem.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Warriors https://fireemblemwiki.org/wiki/Fire_Emblem_Warriors